Half-completed DIY projects in Britain’s homes are an untapped goldmine of opportunities for the country’s tradesmen it seems, after research revealed that there are unfinished home improvements currently blighting nearly two-thirds of the country’s homes. A poll of more than 3,200 families carried out by RatedPeople.com, the online trade recommendation service, found that around 14 […]
Many members of Britain’s construction workforce have always valued the opportunities they have for keeping active on the job through manual labour and avoiding having to sit at a desk all day. New information from one of the country’s biggest manufacturers of professional workwear has now shown, however, that the average size of Britain’s construction […]
With construction industry figures currently showing a bleak outlook and a year-on-year output fall of nearly 10 per cent, a recent ruling by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has shed a much-needed ray of light on potential opportunities for tradesmen. The OFT has been examining the home insulation market since April 2012, after concerns […]
Stanley, one of the most esteemed names in hand tools across the world, has launched a new range of cordless Lithium Ion powered tools for a range of construction tasks. The new range of tools provide the durability, high performance and ergonomic comfort demanded by professional modern tradesmen. Among the new tools is the 18v […]
The contractors have been set for North West Leicestershire District Council’s Decent Homes scheme, which will see the interiors of nearly 4,500 council homes completely renovated. The works on the homes will include the refitting of kitchen and bathroom plumbing, the installation of new boilers and central heating systems, new doors and windows and comprehensive […]
Some of the leading construction industry organisations have today made a call for major investment to be spent on enhancing training and skill development for people working in the construction industry. Leaders from the Construction Skills Network and from the industry training board, CITB-ConstructionSkills, have said that the industry – and Greater London in particular […]
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has assembled an emergency team of skilled plumbers, electricians and building maintenance staff to ensure that any problems within the Olympic Village can be tackled swiftly and effectively. Around 600 skilled contractors are on hand to be called in at a moment’s notice to take care of operations and maintenance […]
A trainee bricklayer from Hull is one of many trades people to have been rewarded under the regional heats of multi-trade competition, SkillBuild. 20-year-old Thomas Dickson has won the second place prize in the Yorkshire and Humber heats. He told the Hull Daily Mail that he welcomed the news of his placing in the national […]
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